Piovà Barbera d’Asti Superiore DOCG 2020
Type: Red Wine
Vintage: 2020
Country of Origin: Italy
Region: Piedmont
Grape Variety: 100% Barbera
Appellation: Barbera d’Asti Superiore DOCG
Alcohol Content: 14.50% abv
Terroir: Planted on white clay soils at around 350 m asl, on sunny, well-exposed hillsides.
Vinification: after de-stemming and crushing, the fermentation is with maceration of the skins for about a month at 28°C. After pouring, the malolactic fermentation is started.
Ageing: ages in barriques for 24 months
Tasting notes: Colour: Intense, dark purple. Generous and inviting nose of rich cherry and plum, dried rose petals on the aftertaste. Broad and full-bodied on the palate, develops slowly and is velvety on the tongue, concentrated ripe fruit, long finish.
Temperature of service: Served at 18°C
Food Pairing: Ideal with duck, game birds, roasted meats, hearty pasta, veal, pork, poultry
